Modern-Day Black Beauties When you imagine Black Beauty, the famous horse, and novel, what kind of...
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Breed Profile: Meet the Mexican & American Azteca Horse
What is an Azteca Horse? Celebrated throughout Mexico, the Azteca breed remains far more rare...
Rookie FAQ: What is it called when you ride a horse?
Horseback Riding 101 When you are going to ride a horse—what do you call it? How do you tell your...
Rookie Rundown: What NOT to Do When Riding a Horse
Learn these hard lessons the easy way! Maybe you’ll be adventuring with a loved one on a...
6 Best Binge-Worthy Horse Podcasts (Riding, Training, Etc.)
Learning and Laughs Await! Much like Apple iPhone commercials reminding you that “there’s an app...
Chilled to the Bone: What’s Too Cold to Ride Horses?
Winterize Your Riding Life The wonderful thing about riding horses is that it can be an all...
Seas the Day: Do Horses Know How to Swim?
Yes, You Actually Can Swim with (Some) Horses! Horses walk, trot, canter, gallop, jump, piaffe, and...
Lighten Your Load: How Much Can a Pony Carry?
Small Yet Mighty… But Just How Mighty? When I think about ponies, I think of Mikey. Mikey was...
Tiny Packers: How Much Weight Can Mini Horses Carry?
And ‘mini’ other common questions Everything is cuter in miniature, and that includes...
7 Best Horseback Riding Half Chaps for All Budgets
What they are, why we wear them, and our favorite options Are you new to riding and on a budget...
How to Walk (And Ride!) a Bounce Jump for Beginners
Put a Bounce in Your Step! Bounce jumps aren’t often found in the show ring, but you will...
Go Wide: How Far Can Horses Jump Horizontally?
Fence height gets all the glory, but horses clear impressive distances, too! I remember when I was...
3-Day Eventing: Learn the Lingo
Master the Terminology of Three Day Eventing The Kentucky 3 Day Event, America’s most famous...
Your Best Ride is Ahead: Horseback Riding for Senior Citizens
It’s never too late to pick up a new hobby! One of the great things about horseback riding is it...
Horse Round Pens: What’s the Perfect # of Panels?
Good news: we did the math so you don’t have to! If you’re touring a new barn or watching a classic...
Walking a Show Jumping Course: A Helpful Beginner’s Guide
Stay the course! Congratulations—you’re going to your first competition where you will be jumping a...
Horse Polo Wraps vs. Sport Boots (Pros, Cons, Uses)
Know the difference. Protect your horse. There are many options for equine leg protection—how do...
The Silver Lining: Horse Silver Wound Spray 101
Why Colloidal Silver belongs in your equine first aid kit The phrase “healthy as a horse” is a...
Stock Up Stoppers: 4 Best Horse Compression Stockings
Not Just for Humans Anymore The world of equine care is constantly expanding. One of the newest...
Shipping Boots vs. Standing Wraps – What Do I Use?
Which option is best for my horse? It depends. There is no doubt that our horses are precious cargo...
How to Set Up a Show Jump Course for Beginners
Plot Your Course to Success Ready to go to your first show, but want to practice riding a course at...
6 Best All-Purpose English Saddles for Do-It-All Riders
Need a saddle that can do it all? Finding a good saddle that fits both horse and rider can be...
Winterizing Your Barn Cats (Simple Care Tips)
Keep Barn Kitties Happy All Winter Long Where there is grain, there will be mice. When you have...
Let Them Ride: Benefits of Horse Riding for Youth
“Mommy, pleassssseeee?” Everyone probably knew a ‘horse-girl‘ growing up...
Jump Jargon: A Simple Guide to Horse Jumping Terms
Jump the Jump, Talk the Talk If you’re new to the equestrian world, you may feel overwhelmed with...